Whale Watch Captain

Hornblower Corp; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp. seeks an experienced Captain to oversee the saft operation, maintenance, and safety of the vessel and its crew. You will supervise daily activities, ensure COI compliance, and train crew members while maintaining company policies and regulatory standards.

The role requires a 100-TON Master Inland or higher license, TWIC, First Aid/CPR, and a Marine Radio Operator Permit. Strong safety focus and teamwork are essential for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Must hold a 100-TON Master Inland or higher license.
• TWIC, First Aid/CPR.
• Marine Radio Operator Permit.
• Detail oriented with situational awareness.
• Strong radar and navigation skills.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient operation and navigation of the vessel.
• Ensure vessel is properly manned per COI and maintain passenger counts.
• Train crew and ensure compliance with USCG and company policies.
• Report accidents or incidents promptly using approved forms.
• Maintain vessel appearance and oversee preventative maintenance.
• Conduct safety drills and daily job briefings; log activities.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and emergency plans.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Situational awareness

Radar navigation

Strong safety focus

Teamwork

Customer service

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

100-TON Master Inland or higher License

Tools

Wheel-House Software

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

Position Summary:

The captain is responsible for the saft operation, maintenance, and overall condition of the vessel and the safety of all aboard. The captain is the supervisor of the vessel crew. The captain directs the crew on a day-to-day basis and must meet and maintain the minimum qualification requirements of the company and all regulatory agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Captain is the company’s onboard manager and representative.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and navigation, in all weather conditions, of the vessel as well as the safety of all persons on board.
• Ensures that the vessel is properly manned in accordance with the vessel’s COI and that accurate passenger counts are conducted and recorded.
• Responsible for the training of the vessel crew and adherence to all applicable United States Coast Guard, Federal and State laws, including Company policies and procedures. Evaluate the capabilities and performance of each crew member, and keep the Operations Manager informed.
• Responsible to immediately report any accident, incident, or unusual occurrence, by the quickest available means, to the appropriate manager. Captain must also ensure that the company’s Accident/Incident/Unusual Occurrence forms and/or USCG Form 2692 is filled out in an accurate, clear, concise, complete, and timely manner.
• Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel.
• Performing specified preventative maintenance, including but not limited to gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), fire suppression, communications, and navigation.
• Ensures periodic engine room inspections are conducted while underway.
• Document and report maintenance activities and deficiencies in the company’s Wheel-House Software.
• Must be conversant with the vessels Security Plan to ensure that security drills are conducted and recorded as required by company policy and logged a timely manner.
• Conduct Safety Drills as required by USCG regulations and as may be outlined by Company Policy.
• Responsible for conducting daily job briefings at the beginning and end of the shift. The completion of the job briefing must be acknowledged and logged in the vessel’s logbook.
• Responsible for the conduct of all crew to ensure that all company policies are being adhered to.
• Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulation.
• Ensure strict compliance to Emergency Response Plan.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum 100-TON Master Inland or above License
• TWIC, First Aid/CPR.
• Marine Radio Operator Permit
• Detail Oriented / situational awareness
• Strong Radar / Navigation skills
• Strong focus on safety and teamwork
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Maintainuniformandpersonalgroomingincompliancewithappearancestandards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

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